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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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