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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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