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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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