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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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