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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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