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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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