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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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