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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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