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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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