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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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