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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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