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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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