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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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