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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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