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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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