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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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