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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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