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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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