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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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