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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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