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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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