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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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