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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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