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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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