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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology enable students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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