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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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