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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not 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 online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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