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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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