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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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