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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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