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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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