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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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