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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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