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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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