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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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