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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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