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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? 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 optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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