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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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