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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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