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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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