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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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