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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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