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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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