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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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