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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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