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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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