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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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