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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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