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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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