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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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