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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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