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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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