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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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