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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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