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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes 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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