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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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