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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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