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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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