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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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