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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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