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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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