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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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