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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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