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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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