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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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