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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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