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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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