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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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