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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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