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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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