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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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