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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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