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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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