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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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