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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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