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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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