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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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