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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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