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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. 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. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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