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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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