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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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