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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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