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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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