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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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