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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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