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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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