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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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