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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores 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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