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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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