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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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