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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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