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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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