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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 improvements in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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