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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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