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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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