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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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