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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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