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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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