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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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