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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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