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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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