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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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