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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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