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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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