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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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