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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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