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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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