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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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