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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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