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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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