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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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