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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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