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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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