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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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