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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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