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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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