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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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