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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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