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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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