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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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