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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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