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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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