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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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