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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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