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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education enable students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates 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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