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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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