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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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