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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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