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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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