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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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