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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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