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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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