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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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