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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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