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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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