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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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