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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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