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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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