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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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