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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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