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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. 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 typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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