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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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