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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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