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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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