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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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