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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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