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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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