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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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