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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with 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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