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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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