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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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