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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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