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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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