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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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