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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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