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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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