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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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