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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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