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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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