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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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