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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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