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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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