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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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