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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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