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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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