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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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