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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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