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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around 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 subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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