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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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