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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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