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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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