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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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