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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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