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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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