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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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