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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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