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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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