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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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