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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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