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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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