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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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