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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. 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 classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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