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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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