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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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