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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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