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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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