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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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