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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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