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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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