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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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