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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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