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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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