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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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