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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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