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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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