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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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