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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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