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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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