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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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