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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the 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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