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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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