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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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