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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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