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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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