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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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