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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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