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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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