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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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