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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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