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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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