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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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