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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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