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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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