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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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