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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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