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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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