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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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