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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important 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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