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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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