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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning have made it possible for people all around 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 massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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