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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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