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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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