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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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