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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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