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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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