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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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