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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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