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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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