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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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