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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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