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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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