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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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