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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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