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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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