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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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