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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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