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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the 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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