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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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