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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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