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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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