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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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