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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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