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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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