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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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