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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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