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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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