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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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