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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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