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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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