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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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