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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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