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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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