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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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