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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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