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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers 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 evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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