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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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