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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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