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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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