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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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