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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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