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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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