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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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