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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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