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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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