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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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