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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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