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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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