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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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