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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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