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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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