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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines 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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