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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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