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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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