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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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