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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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