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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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