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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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