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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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