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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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