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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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