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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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