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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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