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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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