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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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