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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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