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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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