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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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