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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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