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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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