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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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