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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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