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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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