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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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