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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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