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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models 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 institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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