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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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