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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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