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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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