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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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