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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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