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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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