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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education enable learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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