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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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