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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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