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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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