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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are generally free 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 many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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