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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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