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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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