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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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