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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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