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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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