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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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