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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major 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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