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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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