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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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