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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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