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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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