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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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