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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines 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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