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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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