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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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