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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low 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 online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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