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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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