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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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