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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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