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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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