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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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