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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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