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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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