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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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