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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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