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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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