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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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