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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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