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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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