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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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