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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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