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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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