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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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