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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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