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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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