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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically 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 distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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