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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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