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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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