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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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