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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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