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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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