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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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