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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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