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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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