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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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