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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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