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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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