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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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