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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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