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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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