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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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