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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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