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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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