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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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