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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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