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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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