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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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