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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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