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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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