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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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