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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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