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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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