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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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