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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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