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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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