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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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