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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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