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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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