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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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