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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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