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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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