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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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