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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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