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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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