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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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