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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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