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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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