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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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