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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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