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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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