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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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