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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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