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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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