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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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