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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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