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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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