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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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