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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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