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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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