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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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