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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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