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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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