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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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