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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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