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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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