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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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