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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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