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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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