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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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