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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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