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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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