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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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