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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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