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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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