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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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