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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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