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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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