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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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