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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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