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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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