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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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