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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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