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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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