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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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