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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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