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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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