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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different 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 institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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