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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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