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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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