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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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