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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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