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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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