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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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