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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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