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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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