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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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