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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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