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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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