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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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