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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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