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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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