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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the 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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