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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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