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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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