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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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