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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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