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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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