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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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