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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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