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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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