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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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