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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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