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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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