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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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