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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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