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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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