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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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