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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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