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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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