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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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