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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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