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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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