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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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