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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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