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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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