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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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