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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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