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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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