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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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