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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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