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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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