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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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