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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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