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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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