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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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