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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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