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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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