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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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