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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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