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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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