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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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