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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses 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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