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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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