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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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