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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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