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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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