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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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