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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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