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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. 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 many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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