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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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