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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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