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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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