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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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