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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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