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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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