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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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