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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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