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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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