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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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