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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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