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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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