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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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