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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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