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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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