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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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