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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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