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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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