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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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