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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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