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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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