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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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