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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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