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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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