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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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