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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes 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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