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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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